Auto Sales Trainee: Paid Training & Mentorship

CarMax; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 22,730 - 32,373; Full time

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Job summary

CarMax in Irvine, CA is seeking a Sales Consultant Trainee to help customers find vehicles that fit their needs while guiding them through appraisals, test drives, and financing. You will deliver a transparent, high-quality experience and learn through a structured mentorship program.

Paid training, personal sales mentor, and ongoing development opportunities enable career growth into mentorship, management, and leadership for those who excel.

Qualifications

• Retail or customer service experience is preferred.
• Strong listening and communication skills with a customer focus.
• Self-motivation and ability to work both independently and on a team.
• Comfort with technology for processing transactions and checking inventory.
• Ability to adapt in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Commitment to integrity and transparency in every customer interaction.
• Willingness to learn through CarMax-provided training and mentorship.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers in finding vehicles that fit their needs using CarMax inventory.
• Guide customers through appraisals, test drives, and financing applications.
• Deliver an exceptional experience by listening actively and sharing clear information.
• Complete accurate documentation for all transactions to ensure a smooth process.
• Collaborate with team members to meet customer needs and store goals.
• Maintain a professional, customer-first approach in every interaction.
• Follow CarMax EH&S requirements and keep a clean, safe work area.

Skills

Sales experience in retail or customer

Listening and communication

Self-motivation and teamwork

Tech fluency for transactions

Adaptability in fast-paced settings

Integrity and transparency

Willingness to learn and be mentored

Job description

CarMax in Irvine, CA is seeking a Sales Consultant Trainee to help customers find vehicles that fit their needs while guiding them through appraisals, test drives, and financing. You will deliver a transparent, high-quality experience and learn through a structured mentorship program.

Paid training, personal sales mentor, and ongoing development opportunities enable career growth into mentorship, management, and leadership for those who excel.